Romelu Lukaku Tells Everton He Will Not Sign New Deal

Romelu Lukaku has told Everton he will not sign their latest contract offer but talks will continue, Sky sources understand.

Everton were willing to make the Belgium international, who has just over two years remaining on his current deal, their highest-paid player on a deal worth £100,000 per week.

Last month the player's agent, Mino Raiola, stated Lukaku intended to snub interest from Chelsea and commit his future to Everton but the negotiations have broken down with the player informing the club on Tuesday afternoon he will not sign the deal as it stands.